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AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE LEVEL, AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) awareness and knowledge are poor among secondary school students. Male students and those in pure science streams showed better understanding, highlighting a need for improved health education.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Sexually transmitted infections (STI) represent a significant global public health challenge, disproportionately affecting young people.
- Despite being preventable and treatable, STI prevalence remains high due to factors like limited treatment access and insufficient awareness.
- Understanding the knowledge and awareness levels regarding STI among adolescents is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the awareness, knowledge, and misconceptions surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STI) among secondary school students.
- To identify specific demographic or academic factors influencing STI awareness and knowledge levels.
- To inform the development of targeted health education interventions for youth.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted among secondary school students to evaluate their understanding of STI.
- Data collection likely involved surveys or questionnaires assessing awareness, knowledge levels, and identifying common misconceptions.
- Statistical analyses were performed to identify significant differences in awareness and knowledge based on gender and academic stream.
Main Results:
- Overall awareness of STI was found to be poor among the student population.
- Knowledge levels regarding STI were predominantly low (63.0%), with moderate (34.4%) and high (2.6%) levels being less common.
- Male students and those in the Pure Science academic stream demonstrated significantly higher awareness and knowledge scores compared to their peers.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need to enhance STI awareness and knowledge among secondary school students.
- Current educational approaches may be insufficient, suggesting a need for more comprehensive inclusion of STI education within the school curriculum.
- Targeted interventions, potentially leveraging identified information sources like teachers and the internet, are recommended to improve adolescent sexual health literacy.
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